When I first came across Mama Pea’s blog, Peas and Thank You, I was drawn to her witty story-telling ability about her day to day shenanigans. Sarah, a devoted wife and mom of 2, pokes fun at her busy life as a mother trying to balance it all, including creating delicious vegan recipes for her family.
Oh, and did I mention that she wrote a cookbook in all her spare time?
She’s a magician that woman, a true magician.
And guess what? Today is the official release of the book by Canadian publisher Harlequin!
When Sarah asked me to be part of her Peas and Thank You Cookbook Tour, I was eager to jump aboard. Three (long) days passed before the package arrived in my mailbox. I ripped it open like the savage vegan beast that I am and I feasted my eyes over the beautiful photography, bright colours, and hilarious stories about the Pea Family.
I was no longer a loner in my kitchen. I had friends! The Pea Family was right along there with me, cracking jokes and letting the good times roll.
This beautiful Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad caught my eye and I knew it had to be in my belly pronto.
It’s packed with Pumpkin-spice roasted chickpeas, mango, strawberries, roasted almonds, fresh mint, dried cranberries, Cinnamon Vinaigrette, and more! Talk about an impeccable flavour combination, perfect for a hot summer day!
Eric and I both agreed it was a hit! How I wish that salad was in front of me right now at 11:49pm… :)
I also made Yogi Guacamole which is a high-protein guac with a secret ingredient! We enjoyed it with Mary’s crackers as a side dish.
Whenever I buy a cookbook I’m always curious what the author’s favourite recipes are, so I asked Mama Pea if she could spill the beans peas for us today!
Here’s what she shared…
1. Mama Pea’s favourite cookbook recipe: Thai Crunch Salad
2. Pea Daddy’s: Mango Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting
3. Gigi’s: Cut Out Sugar Cookies
4. Lulu’s: Spaghetti & Mediterranean Lentil Meatballs
5. Pea Kitty: “She only eats cat fur. Which is the only explanation I have for the daily hairballs on my ‘dry clean only’ duvet cover.” [<– LOL]
And that is why I love Mama Pea; she cracks me up and fills my belly at the same time.
You know, they say the way to a woman’s heart is through her mind…and her stomach. Consider me smitten, Mama Pea.
Giveaway Alert!!
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win an autographed copy of the Peas and Thank You Cookbook and a Pea Pack (shown below), peas leave a comment below.
May the peas be with you!
Came across your website through the carrot cake recipe. It was fate or faith because my best friend has had an eating disorder for 11 years but has been “sober” for 1 year and 1/2. Can’t wait to share the recipes with her
I recently found Mama Pea’s blog, and I love it! I can’t wait to get a copy of her book!
Count me in for the giveaway! I’m glad to have yet another blog to check out and follow!!
I love Mama Pea and the whole Pea Family!! I would love to own a copy of her book! :)
Yes peas!!!
Love Mama Pea and would love a copy of her cookbook!!
I literally JUST got back from Barnes N Noble looking for this book! sadly they didnt have it yet :/
Would love that cookbook! Looks fantastic!
peas pick me !!
(….I couldn’t resist)
I would looovee a chance to try out the pea’s favorites and more! looks delish!
Yay for Mama Pea! Yay for a new cookbook!
I would love to have the apron and the cookbook. All of your recepies all look wonderful.
This looks amazing!
I would really enjoy having a copy of Mama Pea’s new cookbook – I’m always interested in learning more about vegan cooking :)
I would love to try the cookbook. I adore the Pea family!
Angela,
I just came across your blog this week when I saw a link to your blueberry almond chia squares (which I made last night and get to enjoy all to myself since my boyfriend doesn’t like blueberries!!!) and I immediately bookmarked you! I have been introduced to Mama Pea through several other blogs and would love to have her join me in my kitchen :). Thanks for blogging and offering up such great giveaways!
I would love, love, love a copy of her book. :) Fingers crossed.
I would love the cookbook! I LOVE peas and thank you (and OSG!!!) :)
I would love a copy of the cookbook!
I’ve read Peas and Thank You since last fall when my friend introduced me to a host of food blogs (including yours). I moved into my first apartment this summer – hauling furniture in the middle of a heat wave was excruciating, let me tell you – and most exciting, I have a kitchen to call my own for the first time! I’d love to try out recipes from Mama Pea’s book for my apartment-warming party. :)
PEAS-in out,
Celeste